The ancestral hall of Foguang Mountain is the ancestral hall of the founder of Foguang Mountain. In the early years of the Republic of China, Master Zhikai, the 47th generation disciple of Lin Jizong, served as the abbot. Yixing Academy, located in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, is a Zen Linjizong Dojo. Xianchun (1265-1274) was founded by Zen master Zhining, with a history of about 700 years. It is also the ancestral home of the master of the pioneering nebula in Foguang Mountain.
1989, when the master returned to Yixing Li nationality, he saw that the temple was in ruins and decided to revive his ancestral home. In 2005, the master rebuilt the Xueyuan Temple where Foguang lived. The present site is located in the east of Hengshan Reservoir. The surrounding resources of Jilongshan Village are superior, and it is surrounded by mountains and waters, forming a unique regional landscape feature. It is a combination of modern and ancient culture, with antique architectural style. Through the introduction of Buddhist culture, human Buddhism was spread.
Characteristics of Yixing University Hall
1. Architectural style: The architectural style of Yixing Academy combines traditional and modern elements, including both antique buildings and modern innovative shapes. The whole temple building community is magnificent, giving people a solemn feeling.
2. Cultural connotation: Yixing Xueyuan Temple has many cultural relics, such as ancient Buddha statues and inscriptions, which are of great significance to the study of Buddhist culture and local history. In addition, the temple also retains many Buddhist classics and cultural heritage, which provides rich cultural connotations for believers.
3. Meditation Center: Yixing University Hall has a meditation center to provide a quiet and peaceful practice place for believers. Here, people can let go of worldly troubles, experience the fun of meditation and gain inner peace and tranquility.
4. Natural scenery: Yixing Academy has quiet surroundings and beautiful mountains and rivers. In the temple, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, which makes people feel quiet and profound.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Foguang ancestral hall.